Anisimova, on her tennis break: "I needed it as a person to rest and recover"
The young American comments on how that break has helped her in her career, as well as revealing what her major goals are in the sport.
Amanda Anisimova is one of the main protagonists this week at WTA Toronto 2024. The American is now in the semifinals, her first in a WTA 1000. All of this comes months after deciding to take a break to take care of her mental health. Amanda speaks at a press conference after defeating Aryna Sabalenka about how that break has helped her career, in addition to confessing her great goals in tennis.
Her level against Aryna Sabalenka
"It was very tough, today it took a long time, so I think it took me a while to get used to it. I tried to play smart and make as few mistakes as possible. In the second set, I improved, I am happy with my game. I try to stick to my tennis, play aggressively. It's always quite a tough match, it ends up being a good match. If I'm not at 100%, it's unlikely that I'll win against a player like her."
First semifinals in two seasons
"I've been working very hard in recent months, and this is the first time I've reached the final of a WTA 1000. I am very proud of myself, looking forward to tomorrow, it's incredible."
About her break from tennis to take care of her mental health
"I feel very refreshed after the break, my mind is in a different place, with more mental clarity. I was very exhausted before taking that break, so coming back, I enjoyed it much more. I had a different perspective. I am very happy to have returned. Taking a break helped me a lot, because honestly, I had never taken a break of more than two weeks in my life. I needed it as a person to rest and recover."
What are her goals now?
"I hope I have many years of career ahead. I have many goals to achieve. A small one for this year was to reach the Top 100, something I have already accomplished. I want to be able to win a Grand Slam and become the world number one. I hope all the work helps me get there."
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